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Some Notes on Slovenia

by dick_dangerous 06 May 2012

Hi all, I sought some advice for a recent trip to Slovenia and Croatia so thought I'd share some tips on the resulting holiday! Sloven…
RE: Italy and Slovenia 9 day honeymoon

by cikaloka 02 May 2012

Hi, I am Slovenian and Tourist guide There is a lot to see and do in Slovenia. Don`t miss Bohinj lake, do some hiking around (to Kom…
Re: Slovenia - Triglav national park in May

by Fedr 19 March 2012

Bohinj/Triglav is a great area for hiking. Or if you like a challenge, 5-6 days is just about right for a hike from Ljubljana (the capital…
Re: Camping/Cycling/Flat Water Kayaking in/around Slovenia

by aPenguin 09 March 2012

I was there a few years ago and the campsite at Bled was one of the better ones. Also Kamp Vili in Volarje on the Soca river. Bled is…
RE: Poland/Slovakia or Slovenia

by zoman35 24 January 2012

Both are great & you can't go wrong if you make the right plans. The Triglav area of Slovenia is stunningly beautiful. Accentuated from…
Re: 10 weeks Eastern and Central Europe Itinerary Help

by juancito1 24 January 2012

Thanks Waterhazard, to followup on this theme, what in your opinion are the natural "must see's" of the area we are travelling in? …
RE: Camping/Cycling/Flat Water Kayaking in/around Slovenia

by mojcek 21 January 2012

campsites - can't help you there as I never camp in Slovenia. Apparently the camping site Šobec (close to Bled) is good. flat water kaya…
RE: Croatia/Slovenia itinery suggestions

by natecraft1 16 January 2012

Plitvicka Jezera is great... even for me being a 23 year old and not caring too much about sights either... It depends what you're looking…
RE: I've had shit day so far

by barbi 16 December 2011

oh I remember someone being very knowledgable about the Soča front a while ago. Was that you? I like that area. I grew up not far from…
RE: Adventure activities in and around Slovenia/Croatia

by Fedr 15 December 2011

Slovenia is a good choice for all sorts of adventures. As mentioned, Bovec in the Soča river valley is an excellent place for outdoor…
RE: Slovenia or Croatia or Both

by Fedr 15 December 2011

You could travel from Ljubljana to Dubrovnik, or vice versa, in two weeks. However, I would recommend choosing either and explore it in…
RE: 7-10 days in Slovenia

by bristolnewbie 15 December 2011

Nothing is really out of the way in that tiny country! :) In fact it`s so small you can comfortably see more of it in 10 days, than only…
RE: In the Great War

by Mel_L_Ellenmellen_Jr 29 November 2011

#7: THE　HORROR　IS　UP　THERE　WITH　THE　SOMME. Absolutely. Every summer in remote parts of the high alps , even now, they still
RE: Itinerary Feedback

by mr_sneaky 26 September 2011

Your plan seems fine. Some car rental agencies can complicate about border crossings, but since you plan to take the car into EU and not…
Re: Rafting - Soca River vs. Sava Bohinjka (lower)

by mikel32 02 September 2011

I've done it on the Soca river few times, with few different companies. All were good, but the best was the last one, called X POINT -…
RE: Cycling in August Slovenia or Italy?

by mr_sneaky 11 May 2011

I definitely recommend Slovenia - especially in August. I think central and western part would be the best for you. As #1 suggested N…
RE: Slovenia

by zaspanka 02 May 2011

Bled is nice for a day trip from Ljubljana. If you'll stay in the west, I suggest something different like Postojna karst cave or white-wate…
RE: top 5 list in slovenia

by mr_sneaky 19 April 2011

All of the locations mentioned above are worth visiting. In my opinion you should also include a visit to one of the famous caves: Postoj…
RE: Slovenia (ljubjana & bled) Bosnia (Sarajevo) & Dubrovnik

by mattoni 27 July 2010

Are you having a car or are you relying on public transport? I'm asking because you mention trains as well as driving - your mode of transpo…
RE: Trekking julian alps

by ricf123 14 July 2010

Yea Bohinj would seem a good starting point. After further research ive come up with the following Itinerary Day 1: Ljublijana Day 2;…
RE: Cost of living

by alan1972 18 January 2010

You should certainly visit Ljubljana while in Slovenia, but don't expect the city itself to occupy a whole lot of your time given its…
Re: Week in Slovenia

by bojan74 25 September 2009

I think on some of the previous threads it was already answered about what to see in slovenia. I don't know what you are interesting for…
RE: Julian Alps over Christmas

by igor 07 September 2009

Bohinj is indeed a nice place, Vogel is good suggestion, but there will be snow around there, so don't count on hiking without winter…
RE: Transport in Slovenia

by igor 06 August 2009

There's only one bus from Bled (or Kranj) to Bovec and other places in upper Soča Valley: 16.10-19.15, daily till 31st Aug (full route…
RE: Slovenia Trip

by igor 06 August 2009

I'd also suggest to stop in Bled, then go to Bohinj and at the end of the valley, near the nice waterfall, there's a steep way up till…